Audo Copenhagen - Penguin Dining Chair
Audo Copenhagen, Denmark
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Light, elegant, sculptural, and full of artistic spirit, the Penguin Dining Chair is a rare Danish modernist classic designed by Danish furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1953.
When this chair first launched in the United States, it was also known as the "Ib Kofod-Larsen Chair," and thus became Larsen's signature work.
The proportions of this chair are distinctive: a slightly broad seat and backrest, paired with a large organic-form shell, contrast sharply with the slender, lightweight frame, carrying a touch of innocent purity. Yet at the same time, the Penguin Dining Chair is a refined and bold chair with great character—a chair that is versatile but never ordinary.
The lines on both sides of the backrest, resembling penguin wings, are a hallmark of Ib Kofod-Larsen's consistently clean and sincere aesthetic.
Its curved backrest conforms to the body's curves, providing comfortable support and a unique seating experience.
Whether in a home space or a public setting, the Penguin Dining Chair blends in perfectly and reveals its distinctive charm.
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Dimensions: H: 83 cm / SH: 47 cm / AH: 66 cm / W: 56 cm / D: 57 cm